Put American Families First

The House debated a motion titled ‘Put American Families First.’ Rep. Walkinshaw argued that his constituents are paying more for groceries, electricity, housing, healthcare, and gas, saying prices remained above $4 a gallon in August, and tied those costs to President Trump’s military action in Iran. He said the President had broken promises to lower costs and stay out of foreign wars, and urged him to end the war and bring troops home. The sampled statements cover this one side of the discussion.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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James R. Walkinshaw, VA

Democrat

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“President Trump's war in Iran is making everyday life and gas more expensive for families. He broke his promises to lower costs and stay out of foreign wars. I want him to end this war and bring our troops home.”
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Mr. Speaker, my constituents can’t catch a break. They are paying more for groceries, electricity, housing, and healthcare, and President Trump’s war of choice in Iran is making life more expensive. In August, gas prices stayed above $4 a gallon, the most expensive August in American history. Every trip to work, every school dropoff, and every grocery run costs more because of this war. Donald Trump promised to bring down prices on day one. He promised to keep America out of foreign wars. He broke both promises, and American families are paying the price. End this war. Bring our servicemembers home. Put American families first.

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